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+ | | developer={{company|[[Beam Software]]}} | ||
+ | | distributor={{company|[[Ecofilmes]]|region=PT}}, {{company|[[Roadshow Interactive]]|region=AU}}, {{company|[[Vision Software]]|region=ZA}} | ||
+ | | licensor={{company|[[Blizzard Entertainment]]}} | ||
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| system=[[Sega Saturn]] | | system=[[Sega Saturn]] | ||
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+ | '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' (known often as just '''''The Lost Vikings II''''' or '''''Norse by Norsewest: The return of The Lost Vikings''''') is the sequel to ''[[The Lost Vikings]]'', published by [[Interplay]] for a variety of platforms including the [[Sega Saturn]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Story== | ||
+ | Following their escape from the evil alien Tomator in the previous game, Erik, Baleog and Olaf returned to their Viking lives. One day, while on a fishing trip, the three Vikings are suddenly abducted from their ship by Tomator. However, due to a power failure, the lights go out, and the Vikings mug the robot guard, dismantling it and taking some of its high-tech equipment for themselves. While figuring a way back to their ship, Olaf pulls a lever on a time machine, reading the "Do not touch" sign as "Donuts", getting the Vikings lost in time again. Once again, it is up to the player(s) to guide all three Vikings through various periods in time to find the time machine and return the Vikings to their time. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Gameplay== | ||
+ | Gameplay is much the same as the previous title, however each of the Vikings now have some new moves thanks to parts obtained from a robot during the introduction. The player(s) takes it in turn to control each Viking, whose special skills must be used to ensure the others' safety. Levels typically have the Vikings collect a certain amount of items, which is then given to a character at the end of the stage in the hopes of being teleported to the time machine. The last level of each time period has the Vikings look for parts to the time machine to hopefully return to the Vikings' ship. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Introduced in ''Lost Vikings 2'' are two new characters, Fang the Werewolf and Scorch the Dragon, each with their own new skills. However, only three characters are controlled at a time per level, and so characters are swapped out in a rotation per level (e.g. Erik will be swapped out to accommodate Fang or Scorch). All three characters must survive, otherwise the player(s) must retry the level from the beginning. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Playable characters=== | ||
+ | {{InfoTable| | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|LostVikings2 Saturn Sprite Characters.png|3|crop_width=32}} | ||
+ | | title=Erik the Swift | ||
+ | | desc=Erik remains as the most athletic of the three Vikings for scouting levels. His abilities are: | ||
+ | *'''Jumping:''' Press {{B}} to make Erik jump. While in the air, press {{B}} again to activate his rocket boots for a double jump that can also break weak ceilings. | ||
+ | *'''Headbutt:''' Press {{C}} while running to make Erik perform a rocket-propelled headbutt, inflicting damage to enemies and breaking down certain walls. The recoil will leave him unable to move for a few seconds, making him vulnerable to danger. | ||
+ | *'''Swimming:''' Erik is the only character who can swim in water, thanks to his helmet. While in water, press {{B}} to make Erik swim in the direction he is facing. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|LostVikings2 Saturn Sprite Characters.png|3|crop_width=32|crop_x=32}} | ||
+ | | title=Baleog the Fierce | ||
+ | | desc=Baleog is the offensive specialist of the Vikings, and has traded his bow for a bionic arm. His abilities are: | ||
+ | *'''Energy Saber:''' Press {{B}} to make Baleog swing his energy saber. It is a short-ranged attack for defeating enemies up-close. | ||
+ | *'''Bionic Arm:''' Press {{C}} in conjunction with the D-Pad to make Baleog launch his bionic arm in the desired direction, which can take out enemies, hit targets, grab items, and grab hold of jewels. When grabbing on to a jewel, Baleog will swing from it as a means of crossing gaps. While swinging, press {{Left}} and {{Right}} to control the speed of Baleog's swing, and {{Up}} and {{Down}} to extend or retract his arm. To release his grip of the jewel, press {{C}} again. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|LostVikings2 Saturn Sprite Characters.png|3|crop_width=32|crop_x=64}} | ||
+ | | title=Olaf the Stout | ||
+ | | desc=Olaf reprises his role as the defensive specialist, carrying a shield to block attacks at the cost of having no offensive capabilities. His abilities are: | ||
+ | *'''Shield:''' Press {{B}} to raise or lower Olaf's shield. Like in the last game, holding the shield above his head allows him to glide to avoid hazards and fall damage, as well as give other characters a leg up. | ||
+ | *'''Farting:''' Press {{C}} to make Olaf fart. This can be used to break unstable floors, as well as giving Olaf an extra lift while gliding. | ||
+ | *'''Dwarfing:''' Press {{Down}} to make Olaf use his Titanium Dwarfing Shield to shrink to half his size. While small, he will not be able to defend himself or others, but can enter small passageways. Press {{Up}} to make him return to normal size. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|LostVikings2 Saturn Sprite Characters.png|3|crop_width=32|crop_x=96}} | ||
+ | | title=Fang the Werewolf | ||
+ | | desc=One of the new characters introduced, Fang is found in Transylvania and befriended by Olaf to join the Vikings' cause. His abilities are: | ||
+ | *'''Jumping:''' Press {{B}} to jump, just like Erik. If he jumps towards a wall, he will cling to it and slowly slide down it. Press {{B}} while clinging to a wall and he will jump off it. If two walls are close together, Fang can climb the walls by jumping back and forth between the two. | ||
+ | *'''Claws:''' Press {{C}} to make Fang swipe his claws as a form of offense against enemies. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|LostVikings2 Saturn Sprite Characters.png|3|crop_width=32|crop_x=128}} | ||
+ | | title=Scorch the Dragon | ||
+ | | desc=The second new character, Scorch, is found in the Dark Ages and invited to come along with the Vikings. His abilities are: | ||
+ | *'''Jumping:''' Press {{B}} to jump. | ||
+ | *'''Flying:''' While in the air after a jump, press {{B}} again to make Scorch fly higher. However, he will get tired after pressing {{B}} many times and will be unable to fly any higher until he lands. | ||
+ | *'''Gliding:''' While in the air, hold {{B}} to make Scorch glide using his wings, similar to Olaf. | ||
+ | *'''Fire Breathing:''' Press {{C}} to make Scorch spit a fireball as a form of offense against enemies. When used in the air, he will glide for a little while to prevent fall damage. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Enemies=== | ||
+ | {{InfoTable| | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | image= | ||
+ | | title=Bat | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | image= | ||
+ | | title=Skeleton | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | image= | ||
+ | | title=Vampire | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | image= | ||
+ | | title=Black Knight | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | image= | ||
+ | | title=Evil Dragon | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | image= | ||
+ | | title=Wizard | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | image= | ||
+ | | title=Piranha | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | image= | ||
+ | | title=Parrot | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | image= | ||
+ | | title=Pirate | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | image= | ||
+ | | title=Pegleg | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | image= | ||
+ | | title=Jellyfish | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | image= | ||
+ | | title=Vines | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | image= | ||
+ | | title=Gorillas | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | image= | ||
+ | | title=Head Hunters | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | image= | ||
+ | | title=V-1000 Bots | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | image= | ||
+ | | title=Urqhartians | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Items=== | ||
+ | {{InfoTable|imagewidths=50| | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | sprite= | ||
+ | | title=Food | ||
+ | | desc=Restores one health point. Its appearance varies by time period: | ||
+ | *'''Transylvania:''' Garlic | ||
+ | *'''Dark Ages:''' Roast | ||
+ | *'''Smuggler's Cove:''' Root Beer | ||
+ | *'''Amazon Jungle:''' Bananas | ||
+ | *'''Future:''' Hamburger | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | sprite= | ||
+ | | title=Shield | ||
+ | | desc=Gives a character a fourth health point, represented by a blue dot. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | sprite= | ||
+ | | title=Bomb | ||
+ | | desc=Can be placed on the ground to defeat enemies or destroy certain walls and objects. Handle with care. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | sprite= | ||
+ | | title=Smart Bomb | ||
+ | | desc=Instantly destroys all enemies on the screen. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | sprite= | ||
+ | | title=Torch | ||
+ | | desc=Lights up dark places. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | sprite= | ||
+ | | title=Key | ||
+ | | desc=Used in keyholes of the same colour to unlock doors and activate objects. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | sprite= | ||
+ | | title=Jewel | ||
+ | | desc=Baleog can grab on to and swing from these with his bionic arm. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | sprite= | ||
+ | | title=Button | ||
+ | | desc=Activates things when pressed with {{A}} or shot at. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | sprite= | ||
+ | | title=Switch | ||
+ | | desc=Activates things when flipped with {{A}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | sprite= | ||
+ | | title=Question Mark Box | ||
+ | | desc=Displays a hint when pressing {{A}} in front of one. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | sprite= | ||
+ | | title=Target Box | ||
+ | | desc=Acts as a switch that can only be shot at with certain attacks. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | sprite= | ||
+ | | title=Treasure Chest | ||
+ | | desc=Contains items. Open with {{A}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Levels=== | ||
+ | {{InfoTable|imagewidths=200| | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | image=LostVikings2 Saturn Transylvania 1.png | ||
+ | | title=Translyvania | ||
+ | | password=NTR0 | ||
+ | | info1=Erik, Baleog, Olaf | ||
+ | | info1name=Characters | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | image=Notavailable.svg | ||
+ | | title=Translyvania | ||
+ | | password=1STS | ||
+ | | info1=Erik, Baleog, Olaf | ||
+ | | info1name=Characters | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | image=Notavailable.svg | ||
+ | | title=Translyvania | ||
+ | | password=2NDS | ||
+ | | info1=Erik, Baleog, Olaf | ||
+ | | info1name=Characters | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | image=Notavailable.svg | ||
+ | | title=Translyvania | ||
+ | | password=TRSH | ||
+ | | info1=Erik, Baleog, Olaf | ||
+ | | info1name=Characters | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | image=Notavailable.svg | ||
+ | | title=Translyvania | ||
+ | | password=SW1M | ||
+ | | info1=Erik, Baleog, Olaf | ||
+ | | info1name=Characters | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | image=Notavailable.svg | ||
+ | | title=Translyvania | ||
+ | | password=W0LF | ||
+ | | info1=Baleog, Olaf, Fang | ||
+ | | info1name=Characters | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | image=Notavailable.svg | ||
+ | | title=Translyvania | ||
+ | | password=BR4T | ||
+ | | info1=Erik, Fang, Olaf | ||
+ | | info1name=Characters | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | image=Notavailable.svg | ||
+ | | title=Dark Ages | ||
+ | | password=K4RN | ||
+ | | info1=Erik, Baleog, Olaf | ||
+ | | info1name=Characters | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | image=Notavailable.svg | ||
+ | | title=Dark Ages | ||
+ | | password=B0MB | ||
+ | | info1=Erik, Olaf, Scorch | ||
+ | | info1name=Characters | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | image=Notavailable.svg | ||
+ | | title=Dark Ages | ||
+ | | password=WZRD | ||
+ | | info1=Erik, Baleog, Scorch | ||
+ | | info1name=Characters | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | image=Notavailable.svg | ||
+ | | title=Dark Ages | ||
+ | | password=BLKS | ||
+ | | info1=Erik, Fang, Olaf | ||
+ | | info1name=Characters | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | image=Notavailable.svg | ||
+ | | title=Dark Ages | ||
+ | | password=TLPT | ||
+ | | info1=Scorch, Baleog, Olaf | ||
+ | | info1name=Characters | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | image=Notavailable.svg | ||
+ | | title=Dark Ages | ||
+ | | password=GYSR | ||
+ | | info1=Erik, Baleog, Olaf | ||
+ | | info1name=Characters | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | image=Notavailable.svg | ||
+ | | title=Smuggler's Cove | ||
+ | | password=B3SV | ||
+ | | info1=Erik, Baleog, Olaf | ||
+ | | info1name=Characters | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | image=Notavailable.svg | ||
+ | | title=Smuggler's Cove | ||
+ | | password=R3T0 | ||
+ | | info1=Erik, Baleog, Olaf | ||
+ | | info1name=Characters | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | image=Notavailable.svg | ||
+ | | title=Smuggler's Cove | ||
+ | | password=DRNK | ||
+ | | info1=Erik, Baleog, Olaf | ||
+ | | info1name=Characters | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | image=Notavailable.svg | ||
+ | | title=Smuggler's Cove | ||
+ | | password=Y0VR | ||
+ | | info1=Scorch, Baleog, Olaf | ||
+ | | info1name=Characters | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | image=Notavailable.svg | ||
+ | | title=Smuggler's Cove | ||
+ | | password=0V4L | ||
+ | | info1=Fang, Baleog, Olaf | ||
+ | | info1name=Characters | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | image=Notavailable.svg | ||
+ | | title=Smuggler's Cove | ||
+ | | password=T1N3 | ||
+ | | info1=Erik, Baleog, Scorch | ||
+ | | info1name=Characters | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | image=Notavailable.svg | ||
+ | | title=Amazon Jungle | ||
+ | | password=D4RK | ||
+ | | info1=Erik, Baleog, Olaf | ||
+ | | info1name=Characters | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | image=Notavailable.svg | ||
+ | | title=Amazon Jungle | ||
+ | | password=H4RD | ||
+ | | info1=Erik, Fang, Olaf | ||
+ | | info1name=Characters | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | image=Notavailable.svg | ||
+ | | title=Amazon Jungle | ||
+ | | password=HRDR | ||
+ | | info1=Scorch, Baleog, Olaf | ||
+ | | info1name=Characters | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | image=Notavailable.svg | ||
+ | | title=Amazon Jungle | ||
+ | | password=L0ST | ||
+ | | info1=Erik, Baleog, Fang | ||
+ | | info1name=Characters | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | image=Notavailable.svg | ||
+ | | title=Amazon Jungle | ||
+ | | password=0B0Y | ||
+ | | info1=Erik, Baleog, Olaf | ||
+ | | info1name=Characters | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | image=Notavailable.svg | ||
+ | | title=Amazon Jungle | ||
+ | | password=H0M3 | ||
+ | | info1=Erik, Fang, Scorch | ||
+ | | info1name=Characters | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | image=Notavailable.svg | ||
+ | | title=Future | ||
+ | | password=SHCK | ||
+ | | info1=Erik, Baleog, Olaf | ||
+ | | info1name=Characters | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | image=Notavailable.svg | ||
+ | | title=Future | ||
+ | | password=TNNL | ||
+ | | info1=Erik, Fang, Olaf | ||
+ | | info1name=Characters | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | image=Notavailable.svg | ||
+ | | title=Future | ||
+ | | password=H3LL | ||
+ | | info1=Erik, Baleog, Olaf | ||
+ | | info1name=Characters | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | image=Notavailable.svg | ||
+ | | title=Future | ||
+ | | password=4RGH | ||
+ | | info1=Erik, Baleog, Scorch | ||
+ | | info1name=Characters | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | image=Notavailable.svg | ||
+ | | title=Future | ||
+ | | password=B4DD | ||
+ | | info1=Fang, Scorch, Olaf | ||
+ | | info1name=Characters | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | image=Notavailable.svg | ||
+ | | title=Future | ||
+ | | password=D4DY | ||
+ | | info1=Baleog, Olaf, Erik | ||
+ | | info1name=Characters | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
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− | The game was originally released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1997 without the subtitle, having been developed by [[Blizzard Entertainment]] (the studio formerly known as "Silicon and Synapse" who were responsible for the first game). Blizzard licensed the game to [[Beam Software]] who produced a set of "32-bit" versions for Windows | + | ==History== |
+ | The game was originally released for the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] in 1997 without the subtitle, having been developed by [[Blizzard Entertainment]] (the studio formerly known as "Silicon and Synapse" who were responsible for the first game) in 1995, with the publisher [[Interplay]] keeping the game unreleased for two years. Blizzard licensed the game to [[Beam Software]] who produced a set of "32-bit" versions for [[IBM PC|IBM]]/[[Windows PC]]s, the [[PlayStation]] and [[Sega Saturn]] later that year, which were also published by Interplay. | ||
+ | ==Versions== | ||
The Saturn version acts merely as a graphical and audio update to the SNES version, the levels and gameplay being otherwise identical. Beam Software radically changed the design of ''The Lost Vikings 2'', making heavy use of pre-rendered CGI graphics. The designs are controversial among some fans of the series. Features such the arms and legs of the models used do not animate during the cutscenes, leading to some strange looking results. | The Saturn version acts merely as a graphical and audio update to the SNES version, the levels and gameplay being otherwise identical. Beam Software radically changed the design of ''The Lost Vikings 2'', making heavy use of pre-rendered CGI graphics. The designs are controversial among some fans of the series. Features such the arms and legs of the models used do not animate during the cutscenes, leading to some strange looking results. | ||
The 32-bit versions of ''The Lost Vikings 2: Norse by Norsewest'' also introduce voice acting to the series, as well as CD audio soundtrack (with completely different tunes to that in the SNES game). | The 32-bit versions of ''The Lost Vikings 2: Norse by Norsewest'' also introduce voice acting to the series, as well as CD audio soundtrack (with completely different tunes to that in the SNES game). | ||
− | == | + | ===Comparisons=== |
− | + | {{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Comparisons}} | |
− | + | ===Localised names=== | |
+ | {{aka | ||
+ | |en_name=The Lost Vikings 2: Norse by Norsewest | ||
+ | |us_name=Norse by Norsewest: The return of The Lost Vikings | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | == | + | ==Production credits== |
− | {| | + | {{multicol| |
− | | | + | {{creditstable| |
− | + | {{creditsheader|For [[Interplay]]}} | |
− | + | *'''Executive Producer:''' Alan Pavlish | |
− | | | + | *'''Producer:''' Wesley Yanagi |
− | + | *'''Voice-Over Director:''' Jamie Thomason | |
− | + | *'''Voices:''' Jeff Bennett, Rob Paulsen, Tress MacNeille, Frank Welker, Kath Soucie, Jim Cummings | |
− | + | *'''Voice-Over Supervision:''' Chris Borders | |
− | + | *'''Voice-Over Editing:''' Doug Rappaport, Sergio Bustamante II | |
− | + | *'''Cinematics Sound Effects and Mixing:''' [[Charles Deenen]] | |
− | + | *'''Cinematics Music:''' Brian Luzietti | |
− | + | *'''Sound Effects and Cinematics Mastering:''' Craig Duman | |
− | + | *'''Music Mastering:''' Tom Baker at Future Disc | |
− | + | *'''Game Music:''' Johann Langlie | |
− | + | *'''Music Supervision:''' Brian Luzietti | |
− | + | *'''International Product Manager:''' Julian Ridley | |
− | + | *'''Manual Design:''' Ed Rubin | |
− | + | *'''Manual Writer:''' Kelly Newcomb | |
− | + | *'''French and German Translations:''' Cyberlang | |
− | + | *'''German Translation Editor:''' Gary Burke | |
− | + | *'''French Translation Editor:''' Sylvie Nguyen | |
− | + | *'''QA Director:''' Chad Allison | |
− | + | *'''QA Assistant Director:''' Colin Totman | |
− | + | *'''Lead Tester:''' Richard Barker | |
− | + | *'''Testers:''' Michael Krueger, Steve Baldoni, Sean Johnson, Doug Finch, Derek Bullard, Anthony Taylor, James Dunn, Shanna San Paolo, Tim Anderson, Savina Greene, Daniel Huffman, Marvic Ambata, Greg Baumeister | |
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− | + | *'''Executive Producer:''' Adam Lancman | |
− | + | *'''Producer:''' Simon Dyer | |
− | + | *'''Programmers:''' Paul Baulch, Jason Bell, Darren Bremner, Jef Kamenek, Peter Litwiniuk, Dave Moore, Iain Cartwright, Aidan Doyle, Eddie Retelj, Zaph | |
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− | + | *'''Sound Effects:''' Marshall Parker | |
− | + | *'''Maps:''' Andrew Buttery, Simon Dyer, Gary Ireland, Dave Moore, Leigh Reynolds, Eddie Retelj, Steve Scott, Ciri Thompson | |
− | + | *'''Quality Assurance:''' Tim Bos, Glen Horrigan, Gary Ireland, Leigh Reynolds, Ciri Thompson, Aidan Doyle, Nick Evans, Angie Kindred | |
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+ | |{{gitem|LostVikings2 Saturn FR PrintAdvert.jpg|FR print advert}} | ||
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+ | * Interplay webpage: [https://web.archive.org/web/19970605214122/http://www.interplay.com:80/games/nbynw.html Saturn] | ||
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System(s): Sega Saturn | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Publisher: Interplay | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Developer: Beam Software | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Distributor: Ecofilmes (PT), Roadshow Interactive (AU), Vision Software (ZA) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Licensor: Blizzard Entertainment | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Developer(s) of original games: Blizzard Entertainment | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Genre: Puzzle | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Number of players: 1-2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Lost Vikings 2: Norse by Norsewest (known often as just The Lost Vikings II or Norse by Norsewest: The return of The Lost Vikings) is the sequel to The Lost Vikings, published by Interplay for a variety of platforms including the Sega Saturn.
Contents
Story
Following their escape from the evil alien Tomator in the previous game, Erik, Baleog and Olaf returned to their Viking lives. One day, while on a fishing trip, the three Vikings are suddenly abducted from their ship by Tomator. However, due to a power failure, the lights go out, and the Vikings mug the robot guard, dismantling it and taking some of its high-tech equipment for themselves. While figuring a way back to their ship, Olaf pulls a lever on a time machine, reading the "Do not touch" sign as "Donuts", getting the Vikings lost in time again. Once again, it is up to the player(s) to guide all three Vikings through various periods in time to find the time machine and return the Vikings to their time.
Gameplay
Gameplay is much the same as the previous title, however each of the Vikings now have some new moves thanks to parts obtained from a robot during the introduction. The player(s) takes it in turn to control each Viking, whose special skills must be used to ensure the others' safety. Levels typically have the Vikings collect a certain amount of items, which is then given to a character at the end of the stage in the hopes of being teleported to the time machine. The last level of each time period has the Vikings look for parts to the time machine to hopefully return to the Vikings' ship.
Introduced in Lost Vikings 2 are two new characters, Fang the Werewolf and Scorch the Dragon, each with their own new skills. However, only three characters are controlled at a time per level, and so characters are swapped out in a rotation per level (e.g. Erik will be swapped out to accommodate Fang or Scorch). All three characters must survive, otherwise the player(s) must retry the level from the beginning.
Playable characters
Enemies
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Skeleton | |
Vampire | |
Black Knight | |
Evil Dragon | |
Wizard | |
Piranha | |
Parrot | |
Pirate | |
Pegleg | |
Jellyfish | |
Vines | |
Gorillas | |
Head Hunters | |
V-1000 Bots | |
Urqhartians | |
Items
Levels
History
The game was originally released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1997 without the subtitle, having been developed by Blizzard Entertainment (the studio formerly known as "Silicon and Synapse" who were responsible for the first game) in 1995, with the publisher Interplay keeping the game unreleased for two years. Blizzard licensed the game to Beam Software who produced a set of "32-bit" versions for IBM/Windows PCs, the PlayStation and Sega Saturn later that year, which were also published by Interplay.
Versions
The Saturn version acts merely as a graphical and audio update to the SNES version, the levels and gameplay being otherwise identical. Beam Software radically changed the design of The Lost Vikings 2, making heavy use of pre-rendered CGI graphics. The designs are controversial among some fans of the series. Features such the arms and legs of the models used do not animate during the cutscenes, leading to some strange looking results.
The 32-bit versions of The Lost Vikings 2: Norse by Norsewest also introduce voice acting to the series, as well as CD audio soundtrack (with completely different tunes to that in the SNES game).
Comparisons
- Main article: The Lost Vikings 2: Norse by Norsewest/Comparisons.
Localised names
Language | Localised Name | English Translation |
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English | The Lost Vikings 2: Norse by Norsewest | The Lost Vikings 2: Norse by Norsewest |
English (US) | Norse by Norsewest: The return of The Lost Vikings | Norse by Norsewest: The return of The Lost Vikings |
Production credits
- Executive Producer: Alan Pavlish
- Producer: Wesley Yanagi
- Voice-Over Director: Jamie Thomason
- Voices: Jeff Bennett, Rob Paulsen, Tress MacNeille, Frank Welker, Kath Soucie, Jim Cummings
- Voice-Over Supervision: Chris Borders
- Voice-Over Editing: Doug Rappaport, Sergio Bustamante II
- Cinematics Sound Effects and Mixing: Charles Deenen
- Cinematics Music: Brian Luzietti
- Sound Effects and Cinematics Mastering: Craig Duman
- Music Mastering: Tom Baker at Future Disc
- Game Music: Johann Langlie
- Music Supervision: Brian Luzietti
- International Product Manager: Julian Ridley
- Manual Design: Ed Rubin
- Manual Writer: Kelly Newcomb
- French and German Translations: Cyberlang
- German Translation Editor: Gary Burke
- French Translation Editor: Sylvie Nguyen
- QA Director: Chad Allison
- QA Assistant Director: Colin Totman
- Lead Tester: Richard Barker
- Testers: Michael Krueger, Steve Baldoni, Sean Johnson, Doug Finch, Derek Bullard, Anthony Taylor, James Dunn, Shanna San Paolo, Tim Anderson, Savina Greene, Daniel Huffman, Marvic Ambata, Greg Baumeister
- Executive Producer: Adam Lancman
- Producer: Simon Dyer
- Programmers: Paul Baulch, Jason Bell, Darren Bremner, Jef Kamenek, Peter Litwiniuk, Dave Moore, Iain Cartwright, Aidan Doyle, Eddie Retelj, Zaph
- Artists: Grant Arthur, Simon Hart, Mark Maynard, John Tsiglev, Zephyr Art And Animation
- Sound Effects: Marshall Parker
- Maps: Andrew Buttery, Simon Dyer, Gary Ireland, Dave Moore, Leigh Reynolds, Eddie Retelj, Steve Scott, Ciri Thompson
- Quality Assurance: Tim Bos, Glen Horrigan, Gary Ireland, Leigh Reynolds, Ciri Thompson, Aidan Doyle, Nick Evans, Angie Kindred
Magazine articles
- Main article: The Lost Vikings 2: Norse by Norsewest/Magazine articles.
Promotional material
Physical scans
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Technical information
- Main article: The Lost Vikings 2: Norse by Norsewest/Technical information.
External links
- Interplay webpage: Saturn
References
- ↑ http://riehlspot.simplenet.com/vgame/new/saturn.html (Wayback Machine: 1999-02-21 17:22)
- ↑ Computer Trade Weekly, "" (UK; 1997-05-26), page 29
- ↑ Digitiser (UK) (1997-05-31)
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Computer & Video Games, "April 1997" (UK; 1997-03-12), page 85
- ↑ File:Lostvikings2 sat us manual.pdf, page 23
- ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "March 1997" (US; 1997-0x-xx), page 48
- ↑ GameFan, "Volume 5, Issue 4: April 1997" (US; 1997-xx-xx), page 26
- ↑ GamePro, "May 1997" (US; 1997-xx-xx), page 94
- ↑ Game Informer, "March 1997" (US; 1997-0x-xx), page 44
- ↑ Gry Komputerowe, "4/1997" (PL; 1997-xx-xx), page 1
- ↑ Hacker, "05/1997" (HR; 1997-xx-xx), page 58
- ↑ MAN!AC, "04/97" (DE; 1997-03-12), page 74
- ↑ Mega Fun, "04/97" (DE; 1997-03-05), page 36
- ↑ Player One, "Mars 1997" (FR; 1997-xx-xx), page 68
- ↑ Secret Service, "Kwiecień 1997" (PL; 1997-xx-xx), page 27
- ↑ Sega Magazin, "April 1997" (DE; 1997-03-12), page 76
- ↑ Sega Power, "April 1997" (UK; 1997-03-12), page 38
- ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "April 1997" (UK; 1997-03-15), page 66
- ↑ Total Saturn, "Volume One Issue Six" (UK; 1997-02-28), page 26
- ↑ Video Games, "3/97" (DE; 1997-02-19), page 94
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